<p> Promotes small business in California; provides technical assistance, loans,

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<p>'''Promotes small business in California; provides technical assistance, loans,

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'''Commerce and Economic Development Program'''<br>

'''Commerce and Economic Development Program'''<br>

980 9th Street<br>

980 9th Street<br>

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(916) 323-5400<br>

(916) 323-5400<br>

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<p> California's network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) links federal, state, educational and private resources designed for small business in the local community. The SBDCs provide one-stop access to free business counseling, planning, marketing, and training programs:</p>

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<p>'''California's network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) links federal, state, educational and private resources designed for small business in the local community. The SBDCs provide one-stop access to free business counseling, planning, marketing, and training programs:'''</p>

'''Commerce & Economic Development Program'''<br>

'''Commerce & Economic Development Program'''<br>

[http://www.labor.ca.gov/cedp/default.htm '''www.labor.ca.gov]'''<br>

[http://www.labor.ca.gov/cedp/default.htm '''www.labor.ca.gov]'''<br>

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<p>The Enterprise Zone Program targets economically distressed areas throughout California. Special state and local incentives encourage business investment and promote the creation of new jobs. Contact the local zone first for all eligibility, vouchering and other questions:</p>

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<p>'''The Enterprise Zone Program targets economically distressed areas throughout California. Special state and local incentives encourage business investment and promote the creation of new jobs. Contact the local zone first for all eligibility, vouchering and other questions:'''</p>

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Consumers may contact the following entities if interested in starting or improving their own businesses. To form a corporation, a consumer must contact the California Secretary of State for incorporation information.

California's network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) links federal, state, educational and private resources designed for small business in the local community. The SBDCs provide one-stop access to free business counseling, planning, marketing, and training programs:

The Enterprise Zone Program targets economically distressed areas throughout California. Special state and local incentives encourage business investment and promote the creation of new jobs. Contact the local zone first for all eligibility, vouchering and other questions:

Business (start-up) counseling, publications, various forms of financial assistance, counseling, training, services and local assistance, for minorities, veterans, women
business ownership, and procurement assistance: